Board Member: Dr. Ronald P. Furstenau: Ron is currently a Professor of Chemistry at the USAF Academy. He received his B.S. in chemistry from the USAF Academy, his M.S. in physical chemistry from the University of Nebraska, and his PhD in physical chemistry from Montana State University. As an Air Force chemist, Ron was involved in rocket design projects for satellite systems and won the Air Force Rocket Propulsion Laboratory's Scientist/Engineer Excellence Award for his efforts. He was also awarded the USAF Academy's Outstanding Educator Award and Montana State University's Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award. Ron has taught at the USAF Academy since 1984, including courses in general, physical, environmental, analytical, and space chemistry, as well as courses in rocket propulsion design. He has given well over 400 science presentations to local area schools and civic groups. He was actively involved in the Colorado Springs Children's Museum for 10 years, serving on several committees and the board of directors. He has been with Cool Science since its inception. Ron is very dedicated towards children seeing the wonders of science.